I always find it amazing when people make comments on "Maroney's aggressiveness" because it tells me that they either didn't watch the game or don't understand what they are watching..

As for the addition of Chris Taylor, he's a JAG who is nothing special. He's behind BJGE who isn't likely to make the roster right now. Unless there is plethora of injuries.

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I know Maroney is your binky DB(I respect that as we all have favorites) but I say in my humble opinion that Maroney is playing his way to the bench and yes I did watch and yes I do know a little bit (maybe not much). He is still dancing and it cannot be corrected it appears unfortunately.
If you watch his moves he is trying to play like a 180lb Warrick Dunn scatback type but with a 223lb body. His style is just not working in this offense. He would be a better back for the Colts, Chargers or some team who might use the stretch. He does not have scatback quickness. I will say this again that I believe he does not have great vision or feel for the hole.
If Kevin Faulk had Maroneys size he would be a three down starter with 1,500 yards. He fills the hole the way a big back does and still runs away from people.
I am of the opinion that a trade of Maroney for picks could be a solution although I do not believe this Taylor kid is the answer to the depth chart.
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I know Maroney is your binky DB(I respect that as we all have favorites) but I say in my humble opinion that Maroney is playing his way to the bench and yes I did watch and yes I do know a little bit (maybe not much). He is still dancing and it cannot be corrected it appears unfortunately.

I always find it amazing when people make comments on "Maroney's aggressiveness" because it tells me that they either didn't watch the game or don't understand what they are watching..

As for the addition of Chris Taylor, he's a JAG who is nothing special. He's behind BJGE who isn't likely to make the roster right now. Unless there is plethora of injuries.

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Look, I'm always willing to bow to people out here who know more than I do about the finer points of an incredibly complex game and who can tell the difference between "dancing" and "evading defensive penetration."

In the couple of clips I saw from the Eagles game, it looked like there were missed blocks and defenders in the backfield before they were supposed to be there and that Maroney was scrambling to make something happen and not "dancing;" but, I'll admit that I've never broken down game tape and I could be corrected.

Bottom line for me: Maroney's pre-injury stats were fine. Like a lot of people, I was hoping he would emerge as an every game, every down back. He hasn't become that, but count me among those who still think this guy could be a productive part (and maybe more) of a strong offense. I have a feeling that the Pats might live to regret a trade at this point. I will, though, grant his critics that this is a very important season for Maroney.

Isn't there a permanent Maroney-Dances-No-He-Doesn't-You-Don't-Know-Anything-About-Football thread somewhere on this board? Not even kidding, I thought I saw a merged thread.

Anyway, buddy of mine is a huge Texans fans, and I remember a few years ago he was pumped about Taylor, said he looked great and was gonna be the feature back. Got hurt I guess and then Steve Slaton arrived and that was that.